El Chupacabra

Last weekend Jason participated in the El Chupacabra de Houston 10k night trail run at Lake Houston Wilderness Park (about an hour north of town).  I decided to sit this one out.  I can hardly stay upright running on trails during the daylight.

 

Even though it was a night race, we got there mid-afternoon to set up our camp. 

 

Shortly after dark, the race started.  The runners ran with headlamps and glow sticks.

 

Jason was the first person to cross the finish line for the 10k.  The girl you see in the picture ahead of him was running the 5k.

The best part of the night (for me anyways) was the beer and BBQ afterwards.  It was a fun race.  Maybe next year I'll participate rather than being a spectator.